Location & Practice Overview

This nursing role is based in a residential group home setting serving the Tampa-Lutz area of Florida. The facility operates as a community-based residential program focused on 24-hour specialized care for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities who have elevated medical needs.

Facility Type APD-licensed residential group home
Geographic Focus Tampa and Lutz, Florida
Care Model Community-based residential with continuous nursing coverage
Practice Environment Laid-back, less restrictive residential setting

Responsibilities

  • Deliver direct nursing care during overnight hours, including medication administration and ongoing monitoring of resident status.
  • Perform skilled clinical tasks such as G-tube and tracheostomy care, ventilator support, and related interventions as needed for medically complex residents.
  • Complete accurate clinical documentation with assistance available from respiratory therapists and CNAs for charting and medication pass support.
  • Coordinate with the on-site care team to maintain continuity of individualized care plans throughout the night shift.
  • Respond to changes in resident condition and participate in emergency protocols when required.

Nurses in this role focus on hands-on clinical support in a residential environment rather than high-volume acute hospital workflows.

Qualifications & Requirements

Candidates must hold active Florida licensure and meet state background screening standards required for AHCA-regulated residential settings.

License
Active Florida LPN or RN license
Education
Associate’s degree or higher
Certification
Current BLS/CPR from AHA or Red Cross
Experience
Preferred background in home health, hospice, rehab, or acute care
Screening
Must pass AHCA Level 2 background screening and local law requirements through the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse

Compensation & Benefits

Hourly pay is determined by license type (LPN or RN), years of experience, and relevant clinical background. Additional incentive and retention bonuses are offered.

  • Hourly rate of $25–$45 depending on license and experience
  • Initiative and retention bonuses
  • Full-time eligible staff may access health, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Contact recruiter for current bonus structure details

Schedule & Work Environment

Employment Type Part-time
Shift Pattern 12-hour night shifts
Support Structure Respiratory therapists and CNAs available for charting and medication pass assistance
Work Atmosphere Laid-back, team-supported residential environment

Patient Population & Clinical Setting

Nurses care for medically fragile individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities in a residential group home that functions as a less restrictive alternative to institutional settings.

Primary Population Individuals with developmental/intellectual disabilities and high medical needs
Acuity Level Moderate acuity
Staffing Ratio 1:6 nurse-to-resident ratio
Age Range Pediatric through adult and older adult residents (approximately 5 to 90+ years)
Clinical Complexity May include G-tube, tracheostomy, ventilator, TPN, and related skilled nursing needs

About 5 Star Cares

5 Star Cares is an Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) licensed provider operating residential group homes in the Lutz area just outside Tampa. The organization specializes in 24-hour nursing care for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities who have low-functioning/high medical needs and hold APD waivers. Ownership includes healthcare providers with experience in advocating for and delivering care to this population. Staff receive training in CPR, medication administration, G/T-tube care, total parenteral nutrition, and ventilator support. The model emphasizes a less restrictive residential environment compared with traditional institutional settings.

Organization Type APD-licensed residential group home provider
Primary Location Lutz, Florida (Tampa area)
Service Focus 24-hour specialized nursing for medically complex residents with developmental disabilities
Incorporation Florida corporation active since 2019

Frequently Asked Questions

Is experience with ventilators, tracheostomies, or G-tubes required?
The posting lists preferred experience in home health, hospice, rehab, or acute care. Facility staff are trained in these skilled interventions, and candidates should confirm current clinical expectations directly with the recruiter.
How does the AHCA Level 2 screening process work for this role?
Candidates must complete screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. The process typically involves fingerprinting via an approved Livescan provider and an eligibility determination before employment can begin in an AHCA-regulated setting.
Are weekend or rotating shifts part of the part-time night schedule?
The available posting specifies 12-hour night shifts but does not detail weekend rotation frequency. Candidates should clarify scheduling expectations during the initial contact with the recruiter.
Can part-time nurses later transition to full-time status and benefits?
Full-time benefits (health, dental, vision, and life insurance) are available for eligible full-time staff. Transition opportunities are not specified in the posting and should be discussed with the employer.

Part-Time Night Nurse LPN/RN in Tampa, FL

This part-time night nursing position places LPNs and RNs in a residential group home environment serving medically complex individuals with developmental disabilities in the Tampa-Lutz area. The role centers on overnight clinical oversight within a community-based, moderate-acuity setting that maintains a 1:6 staffing ratio and provides respiratory therapy and CNA support for documentation and medication administration. Twelve-hour night shifts allow focused nursing care without the intensity of acute hospital units. Pay ranges from $25 to $45 per hour according to license and experience, with additional initiative and retention incentives. Candidates must hold an active Florida LPN or RN license, an associate degree or higher, current BLS certification, and clear AHCA Level 2 background screening. The position suits nurses seeking residential developmental disability care rather than traditional hospital or skilled nursing facility workflows.

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